I also agree that Obamania is a little beyond reason, but I think it is understandable given how little attention was paid to science, reason, and humanity in the last administration. We don’t need to love him right now, but at the very least, I think we should be watching his administration to see if they succeed as well as use the tools of openness they have provided to give feedback. If we do this, I think we could have a very significant shift in how politics will need to be conducted in the future in order to make the people happy. That alone would be a major success in the building of this country’s institutions and morale.

Sounds like this was inspired by the restaurant wars on “Top Chef”… an annual competition with it’s own set of expectations from us fans of the show.
Interesting how everything is now seen through the Obama prism.